New Taste Offerings This SummerFounded in 1981 by Don and Rhonda Carano, Ferrari-Carano is home to award-winning wines, five acres of beautiful gardens and breathtaking vineyard views. Starting with a small, 30-acre vineyard in the late ’70s, Ferrari-Carano has grown to about 1,500 certified sustainably farmed vineyard acres on 24 ranches in six appellations. Visit the beautiful home of Ferrari-Carano wines and taste in the spectacular Italianate hospitality center, Villa Fiore, on the 70-acre Dry Creek Valley estate that’s complete with vineyards and beautiful gardens.

Wine Tasting DailyAt the winery, visitors may taste classic and limited release wines in the Villa Fiore Wine Shop, in the Enoteca located in the underground cellar, or on Il Terrazzo, the outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyards. Relax and sip at your own pace on Il Terrazzo, weather permitting, with a wine by the glass or bottle, and pick from an array of Artisan cheeses, salamis, crackers, chips, olives and nuts to accompany your wine, all available for purchase from the tasting room.

A Tasty Trio: Wine, Cheese & Chocolate PairingBrand new is the wine, cheese and chocolate pairing offered in the Enoteca. It’s a fun and educational tasting option that features five Ferrari-Carano cabernet sauvignons – each paired with the perfect artisan cheese and locally-made Volo chocolate, $50 per person. How it works: each cheese and chocolate has been specifically chosen to pair with each of the Cabernet wines. This combination of fine artisan cheeses and chocolates expertly complements the fruit-forward characteristics of the wines and is a tasting experience you will not soon forget. No appointment is necessary.

Free Daily Winery TourIf you’d like an in-depth look at Ferrari-Carano, reserve your spot for the winery tour, offered daily at 10 a.m., free and by appointment. Hosted by friendly and knowledgeable staff, you will stroll through the gardens, see vineyards up close, perhaps catch one of the winemaking team or cellar crew hard at work on the crush pad or in the winery’s cellars or tank rooms, view Don and Rhonda Carano’s personal wine cellar, and visit the Enoteca and Villa Fiore tasting rooms. You will hear about Ferrari-Carano’s history – how Don and Rhonda first came to Sonoma County on a wine buying trip and just fell in love with the area. After the tour, you are invited to taste Ferrari-Carano wines at the Classic Wine Bar or in the Enoteca. Winery tours are available daily, 10 a.m., by appointment. To schedule your tour, email tourinformation@ ferrari-carano.com or call the Hospitality Department at (707) 433-6700 or 1-800-831-0381.

Private TastingsPrivate Tastings are available by appointment. Each tasting, hosted in the PreVail Room, is designed to highlight the many nuances of wine in a fun and informative style and include Matchmaker (a wine and food pairing), Chardonnay Lovers, The King of Reds, The PreVail Tasting and Scentiments, to name a few. Private Tastings range in price from $20 to $35, and groups of up to eight are welcome. To schedule a private tasting, contact the hospitality department, privatetasting@ferrari-carano.com, call the Hospitality Department or visit the website, www.ferrari-carano.com.

Fan Favorite 2017 Dry Sangiovese Rosé Now AvailableThe second vintage of the winery’s long-anticipated rosé, the 2017 Dry Sangiovese Rosé, has just been released. The wine’s pretty pink color and flexibility with food make it an ideal wine for warm weather sipping. “At Ferrari-Carano, we celebrate our Italian heritage through our love of food and entertaining, so a sunny, food-friendly Italian-style rosé is a thrilling addition to our wine family,” says owner, Rhonda Carano. Executive Winemaker Sarah Quider describes this 100-percent Sangiovese rosé as having a lovely salmon hue, aromas and flavors of fresh-picked wild berries, mouthwatering acidity and an elegant finish. Recommended food pairings include salad, fresh seafood, game meats, and soft cheeses.

Seasons of the Vineyard Wine ShopShop for unique, wine country gifts at Rhonda Carano’s Seasons of the Vineyard Wine Shop located on the Healdsburg Plaza and taste delicious wine from Ferrari-Carano and Lazy Creek Vineyards at the same time! While you’re there, choose a wine by the glass, taste wines from the main tasting menu, or select a wine flight featuring Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs or Cabernet Sauvignons. While you enjoy the easy, relaxed atmosphere and friendly conversation, be sure to check out the local artists series held on some Saturday nights, or stroll the shop with your wine and browse their curated collection of one-of-a-kind home décor, tabletop and gift items.